Recall 02V216000: 1995–1998 Kia Sportage and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 16, 2002

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

189,706vehicles

Model years

1995–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Owner notification began december 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Kia Sephia64 complaints
• 1996 Kia Sephia118 complaints
• 1997 Kia Sephia205 complaints
• 1998 Kia Sephia491 complaints
• 1995 Kia Sportage56 complaints
• 1996 Kia Sportage57 complaints
• 1997 Kia Sportage181 complaints
• 1998 Kia Sportage303 complaints